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    Who is Mick Schumacher’s long-term girlfriend Laila Hasanovic? Miss Universe finalist-turned-social media sensation

    MICK SCHUMACHER may find himself away from Formula 1 but off the track life is good.He’s loved up with his long term partner Laila Hasanovic – and engagement has been on the cards.Mick Schumacher with his long-term partner Laila HasanovicCredit: GettyThe couple are said to have recently got engaged with Laila already inside the Schumacher inner circleCredit: GettyLaila is a model from Denmark with Bosnian rootsCredit: InstagramSon of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, Mick, has found regaining a spot amongst F1’s elite difficult.The 26-year-old driver started his professional motorsport career with Haas in 2021 before being released after two seasons, serving the next two as a reserve driver for McLaren and Mercedes.Nonetheless, Schumacher has been able to find solace away from racing. He has been with Laila Hasanovic for at least two years since going public in August 2023, with the model recently teasing fans by sharing a picture of a diamond ring.READ MORE IN SCHUMACHERShe is the only girlfriend Mick has had who has been allowed to to visit father Michael, according to German newspaper Bild.The seven-time world champion has not been seen in public since his skiing accident on a family holiday in Meribel, France, in 2013.Bild further says the family are ‘smitten’ with the model, who is regularly included in their family plans – so who is she? Life pre-SchumacherBorn in Bosnia and raised in Denmark, Laila Hasanovic was a prodigious model talent from early on.Most read in MotorsportHasonovich, 24, moved to the Danish capital, Copenhagen, at 19 after a year in Kentucky as an exchange student to add some experience on her promise.She was a finalist in the 2019 Miss Universe Denmark pageant, and once the global pandemic broke out the following year, she switched her attention from beauty contests to social media.She amassed 300k followers across Instagram and TikTok in the three years following the worldwide outbreak that saw people stuck in their homes – and has doubled that since dating Schumacher.Strides in modelling Initially working a local paper-round in her early teens before harbouring short-lived ambitions in criminology, Hasonovich has made significant strides on the modelling front.A first break in the game via watch brand Daniel Wellington has transpired to being signed on by PRM Agency and full-blown photo-shoots.Soon-to-be SchumacherHasonovich and Schumacher had to bat away various claims that the couple got engaged October last year.She posted a photo of her hand in July, which appeared to show an engagement ring.Understandably, fans leaped into conclusions before having the news broken by Hasonovich.She posted a second picture of her jewellery, writing on Instagram: “and no it’s not an engagement ring u guyssss”.However, the noise around a possible engagement continues is getting louder as the bond between the model and the Schumacher family grows stronger.Laila has even paid tribute to Michael on social media in the past with a touching tribute.Laila, left, with Michael’s manager Sabine Kehm, centre, and his wife Corinna, right, watching Mick during a race earlier this yearCredit: RexLast March she posted a series of photos to her Instagram followers showing off her handbag and room.In one of the snaps her AirPod case can be seen with the iconic No 47 logo emblazoned on it.Read More on The SunFans of Michael quickly spotted the No 47 which is still seen as synonymous with the driver as he drove under that number.Meanwhile, in August 2023, Mick told RTL with a smile: “I’m really happy”, and “doesn’t want to hide” his love for Laila.  More

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    Does Lando Norris have a girlfriend? What we know about McLaren F1 driver’s relationships and dating history 

    LANDO Norris’ racing career is going from strength to strength, with it looking like 2025 could be his year.The McLarens have been setting the pace and the Brit is sitting at the top of the standings after two races. Here we take a look at Lando’s dating history.As of March 2025, Lando Norris appears to be singleCredit: PADoes Lando Norris have a girlfriend?As of March 2025, Lando Norris is reportedly single.The 25-year-old was last seen publicly with his ex Margarida Corceiro on February 15, 2025 — the day after Valentine’s Day — sparking rumours they had rekindled their romance.But as they both have remained tight-lipped about their time together, no confirmation was forthcoming.Appearing on Sky Sports F1 with a lie detector in May 2024, Norris was asked whether he had a girlfriend.read more on lando norrisLando replied, “No,” which came up true on the detector.Host Simon Lazenby then asked: “Do you have many girlfriends?”Norris cracked a nervous chuckle before answering: “Yes.”The results of the detector once again revealed he was telling the truth, leaving Simon shocked.Most read in MotorsportThe British racing star has had a couple of relationships in recent years, which we look at below…Margarida Corceiro (2023-2024)Margarida Corceiro and Lando Norris pictured together in 2024Margarida Corceiro was previously in a relationship with Prem footballer Joao FelixCredit: magui_corceiro/InstagramLando’s most recent relationship was with Portuguese actress and model Margarida Corceiro.The pair were first spotted together in Monaco in May 2023, sparking dating rumours.Throughout 2023 and early 2024, Margarida was seen supporting Lando at various racing events, including the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.However, their relationship ended in August 2024, with Norris confirming he was single by saying: “I don’t have a girlfriend.”They broke up before he claimed victory in the Dutch Grand Prix.Pals of theirs exclusively told The Sun: “Lando and Margarida had a fun time together and hung out a lot.“But it wasn’t working out so they cooled off. He’s free and single and just wants to focus on his sport.”Luisinha Oliveira (2021-2022)Lando and Luisinha Oliveira pictured in 2022Prior to Corceiro, Lando dated Portuguese model and social media influencer Luisinha Oliveira.Their relationship began in 2021, before being made public in January 2022 through an Instagram post.The couple was often seen together at public events and featured on each other’s social media accounts.Lando dated Portuguese model Luisinha Oliveira from August 2021 to September 2022, leading to abuse from trolls who took offence at the relationship.Luisinha even suffered death threats, with Lando saying: “Whether it’s about my personal life, me and my girlfriend, especially the amount of hate pages dedicated to Luisa now, it is pretty horrific.Lando and Luisinha snapped on vacation in Ibiza on August 8, 2022Credit: Splash“They are on Instagram and Twitter, they are the main ones.”He has called on social media to do more to tackle the trolls, but insists he does not let it bother him.He said: “What I find the funniest in a way is people are actually spending their one life on Earth just sat behind a computer trying to ruin and bully someone.“When people are creating fake pages and fake chats, and fake Whats-App messages, then I am like, ‘You’re actually spending your life doing that?’ They’re wasting their life.“Not enough gets done. I report the things I see but there are so many, I don’t have time to go through them all.”The race ace’s relationship with stunning Luisinha hit the skids after he was exposed closing in on another beauty ahead of the 2022 Dutch Grand Prix.Lando was romantically linked to Randi HartmanCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskBrit McLaren driver Norris urged a mystery model in leaked messages from his Instagram account: “Ordering McDonald’s come join.”He begged the Dutch woman, who had told him they had met at last year’s race in Zandvoort, to join him at his luxury hotel on Tuesday for burgers and fries and told her: “I’m single now.”When his flirty messages ended up online, Lando privately pleaded to the model “please delete them haha”.In September 2022, he shared on his Instagram that he and Luisinha had “mutually decided” to go their separate ways after eight months together.READ MORE SUN STORIESRumoured relationshipsThere have been speculations about other potential romantic interests in Lando’s life:There were also rumours Lando was involved with Katerina BerezhnaCredit: Instagram/@katerinaberezhna/ More

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    Who is Roy Keane’s son Aidan?   

    ROY Keane is a former Man Utd and Ireland midfield legend, who currently works as a no-nonsense football pundit.Keano is also a family man — here’s everything we know about his son Aidan.Roy Keane pictured with his son Aidan in 2000 after beating Spurs in the FA Cup finalCredit: GettyWho is Roy Keane’s son Aidan?Roy Keane has been married to Theresa for over 20 years — they tied the knot back in 1997.The pair met in 1992, when the midfielder was playing for Nottingham Forest under Brian Clough.Speaking of how they got together, Roy said: “I spotted a beautiful girl in a club in town. Her name was Theresa Doyle but she blanked me.”She was in a steady relationship and didn’t seem at all impressed by Roy Keane, the great footballer. In fact, I think my reputation was as a downer for all kinds of reasons.read more on roy keane”From time to time we ran into each other around Nottingham. I knew some of her friends, who told me Theresa was a dentist’s assistant.”Eventually, after her relationship broke up, she relented and we went out together. I was in love.”Roy and Theresa share five children together, four daughters and a son – Shannon, Caragh, Aidan, Leah and Alanna.Aidan prefers to keep his personal information out of the public domain, but his dad has previously mentioned him in a number of interviews.Most read in FootballBack in 2013, Roy told Today FM that Aidan supports Arsenal, before adding: “Hopefully when he grows up and gets a bit of sense, that will change.”The former midfielder has got his son’s name tattooed on his right arm — along with the names of his four other children.Roy Keane shows soft side in moment with daughter who suffers from incurable illness Roy said: “The wife did ask me why didn’t I get hers.”I said, ‘They’ll always be my kids but you won’t necessarily always be my wife,’ which she wasn’t too pleased about.”When Roy retired from playing football in 2006, before going into management, he initially planned on spending more time with his family.He wrote in his autobiography: “My plan when I first stopped was, we’re going to go on some family trips, we’re going to be like the Waltons.Aidan Keane prefers to keep out of the public spotlightCredit: Alamy”We’re all going to spend time together, go walk in the park and after a month or two they didn’t have the same plan as me so I think they were kind of missing me going to work.”I got offered the job at Sunderland and I was away on a family holiday and my family were looking at me… not saying it directly but going we kind of enjoy your company but not too much of it so when the job came back up they were saying you should go for it.”Aidan also plays football, apparently just like his dad, according to the man himself.In an undated archive interview, which was posted on Instagram in April 2023, Roy said: My young fella plays soccer now, he’s 17.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think he plays like I do — he’s not very good but he runs around a lot.” More

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    Who is Michael Schumacher’s brother Ralf? F1 driver turned Sky Sports commentator 

    THE name Schumacher rings a massive bell in motorsport – but seven-time champion Michael isn’t the only one in the family to have don an Formula One overall.While Michael Schumacher dominated F1 for a decade and a half, his brother Ralf was also a factor on the grid at the time.Ralf Schumacher spent a decade racing in F1Credit: GettyThe Schumacher brothers are the only siblings to have both won Formula 1 races in the sport’s historyCredit: GettyRalf Schumacher still works in the sportCredit: GettyRalf may have been the inferior driver throughout the pair’s time, but he still managed to have a very good career in the sport.Although they were never team-mates, the siblings are the most successful family pairing in F1 as the only siblings to have both won races in the sport’s history.Career on the tracksBorn and raised in North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany, Ralf is the second son of Rolf Schumacher, a bricklayer, and his wife Elisabeth.He started karting in his formative years and was a prodigious racer in junior karting.READ MORE IN F1He won the NRW Cup, the Gold Cup and German Junior Kart Championship across two years before moving up to senior level, where he finished runner-up. Ralf later finished third in the 1994 German Formula 3 Championship which catapulted him into the Formula Nippon Series, driving for the Team Le Mans.He was the first driver to clinch the championship in his rookie season.A spot in F1 was inevitable and after testing with McLaren in the autumn of 1996, Schumacher signed a three-year contract to drive for Eddie Jordan’s team, Jordan.Most read in MotorsportThe following season he would secure the first podium of his career in Argentina with a third-place finish.The arrival of Damon Hill in the 1998 season would complicate Schumacher’s relationship with Jordan as a team orders scenario denied him his first race win.Older brother Michael then bought him out of his £2million contract, with Mick then joining Williams. He finished the 1999 season sixth and was rewarded with a three-year deal worth £31m – despite a campaign littered with race retirements.His six-year association with the Oxfordshire-based team saw five wins, two fourth-place finishes and two fifth-place finishes.Ralf’s final season with the team, 2004, saw him race just 12 times and finish only ninth in the standings.He next signed a three-year deal with Japanese manufacturer Toyota, finishing sixth in his first season but then slipping down to 10th and 16th.Attempts to return back to the sport, notably with Red Bull sister team Toro Rosso, and Force India never materialised.A stint in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) series – return back to sports car racing – would merely signal official retirement from competitive racing, which came in 2012. Post-racing venturesFollowing his retirement from active motorsport in March 2013, Schumacher remained within the industry. He took up a management role at auto racing Mucke Motorsport which sees him assists in the mentoring of young drivers signed with Mercedes-Benz.In 2019, Schumacher became a pundit and co-commentator at Formula One races for Sky Sports Germany.Personal lifeSchumacher was married to German model and media personalty Cora-Caroline Brinkman. The pair giving birth to their son David a couple weeks after marriage in October 2001.David now also competes in motorsport with Haupt Racing Team.READ MORE SUN STORIESSchumacher married on October 2001 in a private civil ceremony at the couple’s home in AustriaCredit: GettySchumacher first shared he was gay when he took to social media to share the storyCredit: InstagramHowever, the two would divorce after an acrimonious period of separation in 2015. Nine years on, Schumacher announced on social media that he has been in a same-sex relationship with his partner of two years, 34-year-old Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne. More

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    Who is Michael Schumacher’s son Mick? Former Mercedes driver who has found new motorsport seat

    THERE’S a certain weight that comes with being the son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher – and son Mick has found all about it in recent years. Mick, 26, had been tipped to succeed his father’s impeccable racing standards the second he set foot in a karting track.MickSchumacher’s time at Haas was mistake-ladenCredit: AFPSebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher have had a striking relationship throughout the yearsCredit: AlamySchumacher last role in F1 was with MercedesCredit: GettyHowever, Michael Schumacher’s youngest child has found his competitive motorsport career dwindling.Mick was last seen in a Formula 1 pit garage last December as a reserve driver for Mercedes.He left his position at the end of the 2024 season to focus on his newfound role in endurance racing.Nowadays, he is striving to get back to the elite staring of the racing world. READ MORE IN F1Life in father’s footsteps Born and raised in the Swiss village Vufflens-le-Chateau, Schumacher was born into a racing royalty with his father and uncle Ralf both in F1.The generational success that his father set that weighed heaviest in his formative years in racing and beyond.Mick had a good karting career – fishing runner-up at the World and European level – before making the jump to European Formula 3, winning the championship in his final season with Prema Racing.He would follow that up with another title Formula 2 in 2020 ahead of Brit Callum Ilott and future Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda. Most read in MotorsportMick had test drives with Alfa Romeo and Haas – aided by his association with the Ferrari Driver Academy – then signed with the latter as a full-time driver in 2021.Schumacher’s two-season F1 career was characterised by rookie blunders and team deficiencies, initially alongside controversial team-mate Nikita Mazepin – son of Belarusian-Russian oligarch and sponsor Dmitry – and than outperformed by Kevin Magnussen.In his second season, the German driver scored his first and second lot of points in back-to-back weekends at Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring in Austria, where he registered a career-best sixth finish.However, Schumacher was released from his contract going into the 2023 season as the team altered direction with successor and racing journeyman Nico Hulkenberg.Recently, he has served as a reserve driver for both Mercedes and McLaren – not suiting up for either team. Track switch Schumacher made his first ventures into the World Endurance Championship with Alpine while still occupying his reserve driver duties.Schumacher has continued to race with Alpine’s World Endurance Championship six-man Hypercar team full-time after achieving his maiden podium finish at the 6 Hours of Fuji. Additionally, Schumacher also competed in the 2025 Race of Champions in Sydney at the start of the month alongside family friend Sebastian Vettel with Will Brown pipping him to a semi-final spot in the main draw. Racing future Schumacher still harbours hopes of returning to F1 as a driver with the 2026 new regulations era providing the first real opening for a seat, particularly with Cadillac’s incoming arrival to the grid. “Formula One has always been my dream and will always be my dream. But the WEC is the number one priority,” he told Sky Germany. “That requires 100 per cent dedication.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe went on to add: “My dream is a dream, but when I’m in the car, I’m 100 per cent in the car. The dream lives on in the moments when I have free time and can think about it.”Cadillac have expressed a public interest in signing an American driver with a big-name, and in motorsport, it doesn’t get bigger Schumacher. More

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    Who is Eddie Jordan’s wife Marie and how many kids did she have with former F1 team owner?

    FORMULA One legend Eddie Jordan passed away on March 20, 2025.The former team owner had been battling an “aggressive” form of prostate and bladder cancer. Here we get to know his wife Marie and their kids.Eddie Jordan and his wife Marie pictured at Royal Ascot in 2010Credit: Dan Charity – The SunEddie Jordan and his son Kyle in 2016Credit: Getty – ContributorIn December 2024, Eddie Jordan revealed he’d been diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer months earlier.He made one of his last appearances on live radio in February 2025, when he was on talkSPORT discussing his takeover of London Irish.Towards the end of the segment, Eddie said: “Sorry guys, just a small thing, thank you.”I’ve just come out of getting chemotherapy and I’m not 100 per cent together here guys.read more on eddie jordan”I’m just not myself at this moment in time. I’m a little all over the place, so please forgive me.”Eddie was a motor racing man through and through, and while he never drove in F1, he did race F2, F3 and Formula Atlantic, as well as 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.A decade later he made it to the premier racing class with his Jordan Grand Prix team, and gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991.Jordan Grand Prix competed in F1 until 2005, achieving its best ever result in 1998 when Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix.Most read in MotorsportThe team was sold in 2005 before being rebranded as MF1 Racing a year later, then later changing to Force India, Racing Point and now Aston Martin.A Jordan family statement reads: “Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.”‘I’m not myself, please forgive me’ – Shaken F1 legend Eddie Jordan, 76, apologises live on radio after cancer treatmentTributes have flooded in for Eddie from across the world.Jake Humphrey, who presented BBC F1 coverage with Eddie and David Coulthard, posted on X: “Utterly devastated. EJ has left us.”Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie ever again where a guy with a love for racing can hustle his way into the sport and end up winning races.”More important than race wins though, we won hearts. I will never forget how his face would.”Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76Jordan Family StatementWho is Marie Jordan?Marie Jordan (née McCarthy) is the wife of former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan.The couple has been married since 1979 and has four children together.Marie is a woman of many talents. She represented Ireland in women’s basketball, showcasing her athletic prowess on the international stage.She served as the captain of Sunningdale Golf Club, demonstrating her leadership skills and passion for golf.Eddie’s daughter Zoe is a fashion designerCredit: Getty – ContributorMarie is also a professional photographer and her artwork was displayed at the Saatchi Art Fair in London in October 2023.ChildrenEddie and Marie have four children together: Zoe, Miki, Zak and Kyle.Zoe Jordan, 43, is fashion designer. She launched her eponymous brand in London in 2011 after working as a trader for HSBC and Credit Suisse.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe has gained recognition in the fashion industry, winning several awards and showing her collections at both London and New York Fashion Week.Miki followed a career in sports event management, Zak is a snowboard teacher and competitor, while Kyle is the co-founder of a sustainable cleaning products company. More

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    Who is in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad and when are the games?

    THOMAS Tuchel has named his first squad as England manager.He is the England manager and announced his first Three Lions squad on March 14, 2025.Thomas Tuchel is the new England football managerCredit: Getty ImagesThomas has managed some of the world’s biggest teams, including ChelseaCredit: AFP – GettuBecoming the England managerTuchel was announced as the head coach of the England national team on October 16, 2024.He brought some of his former staff with him, including his Chelsea assistant coach Anthony Barry and his Chelsea goalkeeping coach Hilario. It is hoped that Thomas’ distinctive training style – renowned for its innovative and analytical methods – will help push the England team further, after they came second at the Euros in 2024. Tuchel’s first England squadTuchel announced his first England squad for the 2026 World Cup with a double-header at Wembley against Albania and Latvia on Friday, 21 and Monday, 24 March (both 7.45pm GMT kick-offs).Read More on Thomas TuchelMarcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson returned to the Three Lions set-up for the matches.Rashford earned an England recall after a year out following his loan move from Manchester United to Aston Villa.He has not scored for his new side yet but has started four games since his January switch.Tuchel also made a bold move in bringing 34-year-old Jordan Henderson back into the fold.Most read in FootballThe former Liverpool captain, now with Dutch side Ajax, has not played for the Three Lions since November 2023.Uncapped Arsenal 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly earned his first call-up.Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton), James Trafford (Burnley)Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (AC Milan, loan from Manchester City)Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Jordan Henderson (Ajax), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa, loan from Manchester United), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur) More

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    Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace opens up on their relationship for the first time in new documentary

    CHELSEA star Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace has lifted the lid on their relationship for the first time.Palmer, 22, and Connie, 22, met when they were 17 years old but only went public together in November at the GQ Men of the Year Awards.Chelsea star Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace lifted the lid on their relationshipCredit: Amazon PrimePalmer and Connie took part in a special documentaryCredit: Amazon PrimeThe pair have known each other since they were 17 but went public with their relationship in NovemberCredit: SplashConnie met Palmer when they were both teenagersCredit: instagram @conniegrace_The couple are taking part in England’s Lions: A New Generation documentary, which will be out on Amazon Prime from Saturday, and were filmed dining in a swanky London restaurant.The Three Lions star’s partner, who is a nail technician and Instagram influencer with 34,000 followers, opened up about their special bond.Connie said: “We met when we were 17. I think he knew me through mutual friends so I think he probably had his eye on me.Read More on Chelsea”Oh, he’s warm and cuddly. Well, with me, hopefully with no one else.”When you know how much someone wants something and you know that’s someone’s dream, you just feel so proud.”Palmer is known for his ice-cold demeanour but he let his guard down while filming the documentary as he tried his luck with some new food.The Blues winger experimented by dunking some bread in oil and balsamic vinegar for the first time.Most read in FootballConnie warned her boyfriend he wouldn’t like the taste and she was proven right as he recoiled and cried “ew!”Cheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnd Connie couldn’t help but laugh as she explained how Palmer hasn’t changed at all since his humble beginnings at Wythenshawe.That is despite going on to play for Manchester City, where he won the treble, before his £42.5milion move to Chelsea in 2023 since when he has turned into one of the Premier League’s biggest stars.Cole Palmer branded ‘gift that keeps on giving’ after Chelsea star reveals his meal deal sandwich Connie added: “Cole now is still the same Cole that I met when I was 17. “Obviously, he’s changed, he’s grown up, and his life now is completely different, but he’s still the same boy, he’s still laid-back Cole.”Cole will adapt to whatever situation he’s in. He’s not bothered that he’s that far from home because all he wants to do is play football and if it means leaving home and being in a place which is completely different to where he’s from, he’ll do it.”He’s not bothered about the whole fame side of it and he’s not bothered what people think of him. “He is only just bothered about scoring goals and doing well for his team, doing well for his country, and you’ve got to love him for that.”Connie is a nail technician with thousands of followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @conniegrace_Connie spoke about her relationship with Palmer for the first timeCredit: InstagramConnie insists Palmer hasn’t changed at all despite his immense fameCredit: instagram @conniegrace_ More